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Redmond, Wash. – Staff cheered Monday, September 14, as the first preschool student walked confidently into the Early Learning Center at Old Redmond Schoolhouse. It is the first time in more than 20 years that Lake Washington School District (LWSD) has held classes in the building.
Superintendent Dr. Jon Holmen welcomes preschool students to the 2020-21 school year
Redmond, Wash. – Forty-eight Lake Washington School District (LWSD) high school seniors have been named semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. That is the most ever for LWSD.
Three schools in Lake Washington School District were named 2020 Sustaining Green Schools by King County Green Schools in June. Environmental & Adventure School (EAS) qualified for the recognition for the first time this year. The shared campus of Carl Sandburg Elementary and Discovery Community School have earned the recognition for five consecutive years.
The LWSD Preschool Program focuses on providing children and families with a successful first-school experience. Families with a 3- and/or 4-year-old child living within the boundaries of Lake Washington School District are eligible to apply for the preschool program. (Child 3 years old by August 31 of the school year.)
Preschool students attend class four days per week. Classes are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The morning class is from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and the afternoon class is from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Program locations for 2020-2021 are below (Subject to change prior to school starting in September)
Preschool attendance location is determined by your home address.
We have held our lottery for our tuition-based preschool program the 2020-21 school year.
If you have already received an email confirming your child’s seat in the tuition-based program or Head Start Program, please begin online registration here.
The cost of the program is $4,000 per year which can be spread out over 10 months for $400 per month. The daily rate of the program is $31.25. A deposit of $400 is required at time of registration (deposit goes towards your June payment).
With Lake Washington School District's announcement of remote learning for the beginning of the 2020-21 school year, we are currently not able to accept additional community students. Please continue to check this webpage as the situation may change.
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The LWSD Preschool Program focuses on providing children and families with a successful first-school experience. Families with a 3- and/or 4-year-old child living within the boundaries of Lake Washington School District are eligible to apply for the preschool program.
LWSD offers the following preschool programs:
Head Start is a federally funded comprehensive early childhood program offering services for the entire family and focuses on school readiness. Families whose income meets the federal poverty guidelines qualify for the Head Start component of the preschool program. The program is designed for children ages 3 and 4, with priority for enrollment given to 4-year-olds. Verification of income must be received before a family can be considered for placement in Head Start. A Family Support Specialist works with families to obtain all needed income documentation.
Head Start Preschool hours*
Morning classes: 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon classes: 12:30 – 4 p.m.
Head Start locations: A.G. Bell (Kirkland) and Old Redmond Schoolhouse
*Times may vary slightly at individual schools.
Learn more about the Head Start Preschool Program
The program offers a comprehensive early childhood learning experience in preparation for kindergarten. Classes include typically developing children from the community as well as students receiving special education.
Preschool hours*
Morning classes: 10 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.
Afternoon classes: 1:30 – 4 p.m.
*Times may vary at individual schools.
Learn more about the Lake Washington School District Preschool Program
Students Needing Additional Programming Support (SNAPS) is a special education program serving eligible preschool students ages 3-5 with a primary diagnosis of autism. The SNAPS program is designed to supplement the LWSD preschool program and better meet the needs of students with autism and their families. It is an intensive, early-intervention program that involves extensive evaluation, planning and progress-monitoring to help better prepare children for kindergarten entry.
SNAPS hours:*
SNAPS students attend both preschool and SNAPS.
10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. or 12:30 - 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, in addition to preschool
*Times may vary slightly at individual schools.
Learn more about the SNAPS Program
The preschool program school year begins in mid-September. Classes are located at elementary schools across the district. Students are assigned to the school nearest their home with available space. Average class size is 15-18 students. Preschoolers attend four days a week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Preschool children and families have access to a variety of services, which may include:
Classroom activities are based on the Creative Curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten.
Preschool Registration Questions?
Contact: Nichole Townsend
Preschool Registrar
ntownsend@lwsd.org
425-936-2845
Concerns about your child’s development or been referred for an evaluation?
Contact: Linda Pankow, Child Find Coordinator
lpankow@lwsd.org
425-936-2846
For more information on the Head Start preschool program:
Contact: Katie Walker
kawalker@lwsd.org
425-936-1170 option 2.
Kim Brenner
Director, Early Childhood Learning
kbrenner@lwsd.org
425-936-2844
Old Redmond Schoolhouse
16600 NE 80th St.
Redmond, WA 98052
425-936-2840
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